Named for F. Scott, The Fitzgerald of Palisades Will Open Next Spring
• December 11, 2024

WASHINGTON — A luxurious retirement community, The Fitzgerald of Palisades, inspired by the iconic 1920s novel The Great Gatsby, is set to open its doors in May 2025 at 4865 […]

Opinion: 50 Years of Home Rule  
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 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the District of Columbia’s Home Rule Act — a milestone for the residents of Washington, D.C., who fought for the right to self-governance […]

Editorial: A Season of Change
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Musing upon the changes before us in the new year, we can hear Ecclesiastes (or is it the Byrds?) in the distance, reminding us: “To every thing there is a […]

Andreae Leaving Georgetown Ministry Center for Food Bank  
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Executive Director Kelly Andreae will leave Georgetown Ministry Center to become the Capital Area Food Bank’s senior director for the Northern Virginia region, responsible for expanding regional partnerships. The food […]

December ANC Meeting: Crime, Leaves, Streateries, Holiday Events  
• December 9, 2024

A cover-all-the-bases agenda took the Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting on Dec. 2 past 10 p.m. again, despite Chair Gwen Lohse’s best intentions.     First up was the crime report by […]

Celebrating 10 Years with Mark Willey
• December 2, 2024

By Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Howe Inside the historic walls of Georgetown Presbyterian Church, generations of Christians have gathered for worship for two hundred and forty four years.  For the […]

New Folger Library Director Will Speak at Dupont Underground, Dec. 12
• November 26, 2024

Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper, who became the eighth director of the Folger Shakespeare Library in October, will be the featured speaker at The Georgetowner’s next Cultural Leadership Breakfast, on Thursday, Dec. […]

Georgetown President John DeGioia Steps Down after 23 Years of Service
• November 25, 2024

Georgetown University’s long-time president John DeGioia announced on Nov. 21 that he would be stepping down from his role and transitioning to the status of President Emeritus. After 23 years […]

Breaking News: Georgetown University President John DeGioia to Resign
• November 21, 2024

Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia sent an email on Thursday, November 21, announcing his plans to step down. The Georgetowner will have a more in-depth piece on this in […]

Georgetown Rangila’s 30th Anniversary Show, Nov. 22-23  
• November 13, 2024

 On Nov. 22 and 23, the nation’s largest charity dance showcase will return to Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall for its monumental 30th anniversary.    A South Asian performing arts showcase, Georgetown […]